Dual residency driver's license

[enigma2118]

What is the name of your state? massachusetts/maine

This is dealing with MA/ME cars and licenses. I'll try to make it short. Basically I have a residence in both MA and ME. This is a true dual residency as literally half my year is in one state or the other.

I had a car in ME, all set up there, registered, etc. and while living in ME a couple of years ago, I got a ME license. At this point I thought my MA license was terminated. Guess not.

Anyways, about a year later (about 3 1/2 months ago) I got an apartment in MA for while I am down here working at one of my production co.'s theatres. I brought down my car to use here. Figuring I didn't want people complaining about having ME plates in MA, and as this is where the car is used, I got the car set up in MA (registration, plates, etc.)

Here's where the crux is: I can only have one license at a time as far as I know. I had a choice between the two, ME and MA. I kept my ME license as I have to operate a wheelchair van in ME, and the hospital security needs to see the ME license.

Well, the car got towed. It was towed because my MA license (which I guess was never terminated when I got my ME license) expired. Actually it was expired before I even registered the car in MA (surprised nobody said anything then).

So I guess my question is dealing with dual residency. I thought I had done everything right. MA is saying I need a valid MA license. But I need to keep my ME license for medical reasons, and my ME residency is just as valid as MA.

If you have any advise that would be wonderful. Thank you so much for the help.

[moburkes]

Who Needs a Massachusetts License?
Residents of Massachusetts (MA) are required to have a valid MA license to legally operate a vehicle in MA. Out-of-state or foreign-licensed drivers MUST obtain a MA driver's license upon becoming a MA resident.

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Start with the DMVs for both states.